The Asbury Park Historical Society will address restoration of the more-than 100-year-old Civil War monument in downtown Asbury Park at its Jan. 18 reorganization meeting, according to a written news statement. Douglas Distefano, a professional monument conservationist, will give a powerpoint presentation on results of an inspection done at year’s end. Russ McIver, a historian, […]

Baby Boot Camp, the national stroller fitness and nutrition program for mothers launches Monday at Parlor Gallery in downtown Asbury Park. “We are thrilled to help improve the health and wellness of Asbury Park’s families,”Founder and CEO Kristen Horler said in a written statement. “Baby Boot Camp is not just about losing weight. We are […]

Gov-elect Phil Murphy will nominate Asbury Park Superintendent of Schools Dr. Lamont Repollet to be his Commissioner of Education. As key administrative focus, Murphy said he wants to ensure every child has access to the very best education. “The very notion of a stronger and fairer economy rests on a foundation of strong public schools […]

In less than two days after announcing the inaugural Asbury Park Women’s Convention [APWC] would be held Feb 24 at The Asbury, organizers sold out. Coupled as an educational and entertaining forum, the 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. event has been moved to the historic Paramount Theatre on the Asbury Park Boardwalk. “We feel so […]

Now in the final stages of the voluntary accreditation process, the Asbury Park Police Department will be under review Monday by a team of assessors,” Deputy Chief Kelso announced via a written statement. A New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police [NJSACOP] team will examine all aspects of the Department’s policies and procedures, as […]

Governor-elect Phil Murphy will nominate Asbury Park Superintendent of Schools Dr. Lamont Repollet (above) to be his Commissioner of Education, according to a statement issued by Senator Vin Gopal, (D-Monmouth). The following is Gopal’s statement: “I am elated at the news of Monmouth County’s own Dr. Lamont Repollet being nominated to be New Jersey’s next Commissioner […]

The national conversation about marijuana legalization hit close to home this week after the word got out that the City would welcome a weed dispensary. On Thursday, CBS News Reporter Jessica Moore interviewed Mayor John Moor [at right] for their evening broadcast. “Asbury Park has no problem with it being sold in Asbury Park but […]

Congressman Frank Pallone [D-6] will host a Teach-In on the GOP Tax Plan at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Asbury Park. “Last month, the Republican majority in Congress passed a tax plan that I believe will be detrimental to millions of New Jersey families,” Pallone said in a written social media announcement. “The proposal would cut […]

Mark W. Holmes Sr, the former Executive Director of the Asbury Park Housing Authority has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $90,000 from the organization between 2008 and 2011, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced in a written news statement. Holmes, 56, is a resident of Lawrence Township and former mayor and councilman there. […]

The Asbury Park Little League is starting the year with a new goal. Their objective is to raise enough money to offer free registration to any child who wants to play the nation’s favored sport. “We are going to give it a try and hopefully things will work out one way or another,” longtime League President […]